Genius Kids' Scheme Claiming Daddy's Billionaire Empire novel Chapter 349

As they finished eating, neither veemed eager to leave their confortable bubble.

The stretching you legs? Adam suggested. Nice spot nearby Good for working off dinner.

trene drained her glass and rested her hand on his wheelchair. Why not? Ive been cooped up all day.

The evening wrapped around them as they rolled along the street. A foot breeze hinted at the coming fall frene found herself studying Adam from above the softness of his hair, the clean line of his profile, those surprisingly long eyelashes catching the streetlight.

Penny how life throws people together, she thought, smiling to herself

“Penny for your thoughts?” Adam asked, catching her expression. Looking pretty happy up there.”

Irene felt her cheeks warm. “Just thinking… this is nice.”

Adam reached up to squeeze her hand on the handle. “Yeah. It is.”

They turned a corner and suddenly came upon an open plaza. Irene’s attention immediately shifted to the scene before them–a fountain surrounded by balloons and lights that turned the ordinary space into something from a movie.

Let’s check it out,” she said, curiosity taking over. “Something’s happening.”

“Your call,” Adam said with a hint of a smile. “You’re running the show tonight.”

Irene pushed closer, stopping at a good distance. Blue and white balloons circled the area, tied to blocks on the ground. Colored lights shot upward, turning the night magical. The white balloons gleamed while the blue ones seemed to glow from within.

“Always like this?” Irene asked, taking in the spectacle.

“Nope,” Adam replied. “Someone’s got big plans tonight.”

Right on cue, people gathered at the center. A man in the middle dropped to one knee, holding up a small box to a woman in purple.

“Three years together,” his voice carried across the suddenly hushed plaza, “and every day I’m more sure you’re who I want to spend my life with. Marry me? Let’s keep our story going forever.”

The woman’s hands flew to her mouth, tears shining in her eyes. “Yes,” she managed through emotion. “I will.”

The moment she said it, water shot up from the fountain, reaching crazy heights. Droplets caught the light like falling stars, and everyone around them burst into applause.

With shaky hands, the man slipped the ring on her finger. He jumped up and pulled her close, kissing her while people cheered.

Irene and Adam watched it all unfold, witnesses to this perfect moment. trene felt something stir inside–warm and excited and a little bit yearning. She thought about everything they’d been through, from first meeting to now.

Wonder what it would feel like, she thought, to be asked that question someday?

Her mind spinning, she glanced at Adam, trying to read his face. Their eyes locked, and something electric passed between them. Hrene looked away quickly, feeling heat rise to her face.

Chapter 349

Adam took her hand gently, making her look back. In the glow of the lights and mist from the fountain, they studied each other, both sering something belthe had put into words.

The noise around them seemed so fade, leaving only the sound of Irene’s racing heart. Is he hinting at something? Or am I just seeing what I want to see? His grip tightened slightly on her hand, like a silent promise.

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